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(a) After the execution of a surrogacy agreement under this article, the subsequent spousal relationship of the person acting as surrogate does not affect the validity of a surrogacy agreement, the consent of the spouse of the person acting as surrogate to the agreement shall not be required, and the spouse of the person acting as surrogate shall not be the presumed parent of any resulting children.
(b) The subsequent separation or divorce of the intended parents does not affect the rights, duties and responsibilities of the intended parents as outlined in the surrogacy agreement. After the execution of a surrogacy agreement under this article, the subsequent spousal relationship of the intended parent does not affect the validity of a surrogacy agreement, and the consent of the spouse of the intended parent to the agreement shall not be required.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Family Court Act - FCT § 581-404. Surrogacy agreement: effect of subsequent spousal relationship - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/family-court-act/fct-sect-581-404/
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